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50 NORTH BAY WOMAN | S U M M E R 2 0 1 5 Sparkling wine also pairs well with a wide variety of dishes, and can be served throughout the meal. "I fi nd it really fun to serve with beef dishes, because that al- ways surprises people," Crane said. "Spar- kling wine is so refreshing, it's a different kind of offset to the richness of the beef." Sterling recommends spar- kling wine with everything from potato chips to sushi to fried chicken. "Wedding Cuvée and dark, bittersweet chocolate is about all you really need," she said. "I also like ourBrut Rosé with steak." Faust seconds the potato chip recommendation, topped with a dollop of crème fraiche and a sprinkling of caviar – a favorite of Breathless' winemaker. "It just goes with happy moments, every time." About Our Experts Eileen Crane began her wine career- in 1978, as a tour guide at Domaine Chandon, and went on to become assistant winemaker. In 1984 she joined Gloria Ferrer Champagne Caves as wine maker and vice president. Three years later, the Taittinger family recruited her to over- see the development of Domaine Carneros as managing director and winemaker. Joy Sterling grew up in Paris, where she learned to appre- ciate culinary pleasures at an early age. Her parents founded Iron Horse in 1979, but Sterling didn't join the family business until 1985, after working as deputy bureau chief for ABC Network News in Los Angeles. She became the winery's CEO in 2006. Rebecca Faust fell in love with wine while working for fi nancial consulting fi rm Deloitte & Touche. She later became the fi nancial controller at Piper Sonoma, and then the CFO at Lambert Bridge Winery. Faust co-founded the Rack & Riddle custom-crush winery in 2007, and in 2012, co-founded Breathless Wines with her sisters, Cynthia Faust and Sharon Cohn. ■ Iron Horse Wedding Cuvee on ice. – Photo provided by Iron Horse Vineyards. Love the Earth You Live In!! TWO SHADES OF GREEN to help you become Earth Friendly! ENERGY Get a free non-obligation energy assessment from Smart Lights. WASTE Recycle all that you can in your operations and buy recycled content materials. www.bellamstorage.com Courtesy of ener fr content materials. For reservations, please call 415-256-9884 636 san anselmo avenue san anselmo www.lappartresto.com For reservations, Weddings • Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners Your Event….Our Venue

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